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Microcomputer

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe. historical

    "In recent years, it had become the hallmark of the scientist, much as the stethoscope was that of the physician and the microcomputer that of the statistician."

  2. 2
    a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time wordnet
  3. 3
    A microprocessor that is based on a single chip. dated, uncommon

Etymology

From micro- + computer. First use appears c. 1956. See cite below.

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